M&A Deal Summary

Equity International Acquires Decameron

On May 8, 2014, private equity real estate Equity International acquired leisure company Decameron

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Equity International’s 2nd transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is Equity International’s 2nd transaction in Colombia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-05-08
Target Decameron
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) Equity International
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Decameron

Bogotá, Colombia
Decameron is a fully integrated lodging company with a portfolio of over 30 properties throughout Latin America. Decameron also manages a proprietary supply channel through its in-house tour operator and branded vacation club. Decameron is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Equity International

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Real Estate
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Equity International is a private equity real estate firm focused on investment opportunities located outside the US. Equity International looks to co-invest alongside outside operating and financial partners when considering new projects or proposals. Specific areas of interest include the office, industrial, retail, entertainment, hospitality, finance, homebuilding and senior living sectors. The Firm's geographic interest lies in areas with economic growth, capital market inefficiency and limited competition. Equity International was formed in 1999 by Sam Zell and Gary Garrabrant and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 27
Sector: Leisure M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 16 of 16
Country: Colombia M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-09 Shanghai Jingrui Properties Co.

Shanghai, China

Shanghai Jingrui Properties Co., Ltd. ('Jingrui' or the 'Company') is a privately-held homebuilding company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1993 by Chen Xinge (Chairman) and Yan Hao (CEO), the Company builds and sells homes to middle-income and upper-middle income buyers. Jingrui has established itself as a leading homebuilder in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta, and has differentiated itself by developing high quality, affordable homes located in and around major metropolitan areas. Jingrui is actively pursuing new development opportunities in selected second and third-tier cities in the Bohai Circle and Zhujiang (Pearl) River Delta. Currently, the Company has operations in five cities including Shanghai, Chongqing, Xi'an, Changzhou and Zhoushan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-15 Acosta Verde

San Pedro Garza García, Mexico

Acosta Verde develops, owns, and manages shopping centers in Mexico. Acosta Verde has developed over 40 malls across 16 states since inception and is nationally recognized for its trademark Plaza Sendero a retail mall concept offering a modern, high-quality, and secure shopping environment for the middle-class consumer segment. Acosta Verde was founded in 1974 and is based in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico.

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